Assessment of/for student learning can range from informal assessments of whether students are "getting it" (such as observing a well-informed, articulate discussion of a topic or noticing that students' eyes have glazed over in class), to formal assessments of student learning that contribute to their grades in the course. In summary, assessment can be;
·Formative assessment provides diagnostic feedback to students and teachers at short-term intervals (e.g., during a class or on a weekly basis) ·Summative assessment provides a description of students' level of attainment upon completion of an activity, module, or course ·Evaluative assessment provides teachers with curricular feedback (e.g., the value of a field trip or oral presentation technique) ·Educative assessment integrated within learning activities themselves builds student insight and understandings about their own learning and teaching. In short, assessment IS a form of learning.
At its most useful, educative assessment (sometimes termed active assessment) is an episode in the learning process; part of reflection and autobiographical understanding of student progress.
Learning Domain
Activities
Delivery Considerations
Assessment
Cognitive
Self-check quizzes
Case studies
Drill and practice
Short answer essay
Project or problem-based activities
Web-enhanced materials supplementing classroom lectures
Hybrid course with cognitive content on the web
Multimedia simulations of challenging and key concepts
Project based for higher cognitive skills
Multiple choice or short essay questions
Case Studies
Affective
Goal setting
Self-reflective writing in a journal
Practice tutorials designed for student success
Face-to-face meetings
Motivational videos
Streaming audio explanations and encouragement
Interactive video, web casts, conference calls
Self-assessment using check-list
Pre/post attitude survey related to course content
Retention/success in course
Psycho-motor
Practice of desired skill with feedback
Arranging sequences of an activity in correct order
Face-to-face demonstrations
Demonstration videos
Pictures with audio and text explanations
Interactive video demonstrations
Performance of skill matches set standard as observed by an instructor or designee
Interpersonal
Structured team projects with debriefing
Analyzing video models and identifying correct from incorrect performance
Face-to-face small group coaching and feedback sessions
Check lists, examples, videos and other cognitive support material presented online
Team, instructor and self assessment measures
Analysis of video taped student performance of desired interpersonal skill
Use a matrix of your goals and assessment strategies to make sure that your assessments are aligned with your goals.
Assessment of/for student learning can range from informal assessments of whether students are "getting it" (such as observing a well-informed, articulate discussion of a topic or noticing that students' eyes have glazed over in class), to formal assessments of student learning that contribute to their grades in the course. In summary, assessment can be;
· Formative assessment provides diagnostic feedback to students and teachers at short-term intervals (e.g., during a class or on a weekly basis)
· Summative assessment provides a description of students' level of attainment upon completion of an activity, module, or course
· Evaluative assessment provides teachers with curricular feedback (e.g., the value of a field trip or oral presentation technique)
· Educative assessment integrated within learning activities themselves builds student insight and understandings about their own learning and teaching. In short, assessment IS a form of learning.
At its most useful, educative assessment (sometimes termed active assessment) is an episode in the learning process; part of reflection and autobiographical understanding of student progress.
Case studies
Drill and practice
Short answer essay
Project or problem-based activities
Hybrid course with cognitive content on the web
Multimedia simulations of challenging and key concepts
Multiple choice or short essay questions
Case Studies
Self-reflective writing in a journal
Practice tutorials designed for student success
Motivational videos
Streaming audio explanations and encouragement
Interactive video, web casts, conference calls
Pre/post attitude survey related to course content
Retention/success in course
Arranging sequences of an activity in correct order
Demonstration videos
Pictures with audio and text explanations
Interactive video demonstrations
Analyzing video models and identifying correct from incorrect performance
Check lists, examples, videos and other cognitive support material presented online
Analysis of video taped student performance of desired interpersonal skill
Use a matrix of your goals and assessment strategies to make sure that your assessments are aligned with your goals.
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